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Why Dorian Finney-Smith makes more sense playing elsewhere than playing in Brooklyn
Dorian Finney-Smith is a steady and productive presence, but he may be a luxury the Nets might not be in a position to keep.
Why Jorge Lopez's behavior crossed the line for the Mets
If the Mets didn’t cut Jorge Lopez, the perception might have grown that Carlos Mendoza had lost control of the club.
Why Kyle Higashioka mentoring Austin Wells to be his Yankees replacement never got weird: 'Eager to give back'
Before the Yankees sent him packing, Kyle Higashioka did what he knows best: pay it forward by helping out the man who would replace him.
The Rangers fall behind at the same old playoff spot — and now need a road save for the ages
A season that featured an NHL-best 55 wins and 114 points — and a postseason that started with seven straight wins — is now 60 minutes from ending.
The mega-money calculations behind Jalen Brunson's Knicks extension decision
The max extension route for Jalen Brunson this summer leads to an underpay for a player who’ll be in his 30s when it’s over.
How an act of clubhouse generosity is helping Christian Scott fit in with the Mets
Scott was not aware of the custom, which became one more thing to learn in his first days as a major leaguer.
Why a healthy Aaron Rodgers means a hot seat for Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett
I have compared the job security of being the Jets offensive coordinator to being the head coach of the Devils or the drummer in Spinal Tap.
A Giants coach missed out on the defensive coordinator job. He's using it as a teaching moment
The best coaches, no matter the level, embrace a teaching opportunity whenever it arises. Even if that lesson is difficult for the coach to accept, based on his own personal...
What was missing — again — in the Rangers' series-tying setback
Without it, the Rangers have had to rely too heavily on Igor Shesterkin, who was brilliant versus the Panthers in making 37 saves.
The Rangers arcs of Alexis Lafreniere and Kaapo Kakko have never been more different
That’s a much different question than anyone is asking about Lafreniere.
The stars, surprises and trade possibilities to watch as MLB season stretches into summer
The passing of Memorial Day historically turns the summer focus to MLB.
The Rangers are riding the magic of unlikely goal-scorers — but can they keep getting away with it?
Either the Rangers are so deep that they might be unbeatable, or their stars are in such a slump that they might be doomed.
What we can learn from the makeup of the Nets’ new coaching staff
The sort of assistant coaches Fernandez has surrounded himself with is further proof of the Nets’ unspoken acknowledgement of where they are.
How to rescue Edwin Diaz, according to a legend who's been in his Mets spot
Diaz’s average fastball velocity has dipped from 99 mph in 2022 to 97 mph, but Wagner said that dropoff shouldn’t be a significant factor.
How Carlos Rodon's growing Yankees comfort is showing up in his pitching
For Gerrit Cole, it came last March in spring training. For Carlos Rodon, it came on Sunday.
Why Anthony Edwards has a chance to become the NBA's next icon with this playoff run
Edwards, who has led the Timberwolves to their first conference finals appearance in 20 years, is positioned to succeed those stars.
What the Islanders and new wing Maxim Tsyplakov are hoping to get from their unexpected partnership
It would blow away expectations for his first year on North American ice if Maxim Tsyplakov can prove an effective scorer for the Islanders.
Knicks final report card: How Julius Randle and OG Anunoby grade out behind a top trio
Unlike in NBA awards voting, I factor in the playoffs, and the Knicks won seven postseason games, their most since 2000.
Rangers fans explain the 1994 echoes that keep giving them hope during this playoff run
“Every Rangers fan swore that night, just give me one and we’ll be fine. We didn’t think they would take us that serious.”
The Jets who could start carving out a bigger role this spring — or slide down the depth chart
I only included skill players because there is not much to glean from line play in the spring when there are no pads.